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=> I'm 5'6" 214 pounds. I'm miserable...i pretty much cry every day over how i look. I'm young and have a very special day coming up Next summer. I can't face everyone looking the way i do, though i am smaller than what i used to be, i'm still fat. I have no support, and no motivation. My mom won't let me buy any fitness Dvd's to help me cause she said they don't help. We don't have much money for good food, and it snows here constantly so outside is not an option most the time. It sucks because track is a big thing here, and i am dieing to be on the track team..but can't cause i know i'd be laughed at cause i run too slow now. Please please please do you have any tips?? My mom isn't very supportive, she only complains bout her weight, and my dad is a complete bean pole. i weigh more than him! anything will help..
=> I usually eat and watch TV after school and that's pretty much all I do after school. I am approx. 275 lbs and I want to lose weight but I don't think I can do it! :( Any suggestions on how to get active, Wiz?
=> i am 14 years old and i am obese r extremly overweight. i weight 15stones 9lbs. i am 5ft 3. what should i do. i hate going to my doctor as he is concerned for my weight. i last went to him and i weighed 13 stone this was in june 09. i have a lot of stretch marks on mt tummy. all the weight seems to gain around my tummy, it hangs out of all my clothes. i am also very breathless and i hate doing exercise. i am unactive and have been for years now. what should i do apart from seeing my doctor because he will just weigh me and tell me off for my stetch marks. HELP!!
=> ok my question is that i really want to loose weight badly ..well i know alot of pre teens do to but now im rEALLY WORRIED some of my friends have belly's too like they got a round plump but they look just fine. i have ave a belly too and its just hanging low ..and its only at the bottom and one day i found 3 little stretch mark on my lower belly i dont want more thats just worse i need to loose weight fast before i get more stretch marks
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 All of you describe a desire to lose weight. That is the first step - to recognize that you are overweight and that you want to do something about it. Next, if you really want to lose weight, you’ll have to start making changes in your relationship with food and exercise. Food must be looked at a something your body needs to run on, rather than something for pleasure or to comfort sadness or stress. Exercise is fun activities that you enjoy. However, none of you have explained any changes you’ve made so far in order to lose weight. Fill out this chart to see where you fall on the motivational scale.
While some kids may be motivated to start making changes on their own or perhaps have a great support network, none of you describe people in your lives that support your weight loss vision. Finding people who are enthusiastic about your decision to start losing weight can be extremely beneficial. Sometimes we all need someone to “believe in us” and our ability to accomplish goals. If there is no one in your family or circle of friends that you trust to be helpful, then there are resources you can use online through our website. First, there are bulletin boards for pre-teens, teens, and 18+ where you can post questions and recruit weight loss buddies, also known as motivational mates. Then there is the chat room where you can talk with other kids who are also trying to lose weight. The chat room is busiest from 5p-9p Eastern Time. Finally, you can stop by and chat, or even just observe others chatting with Lucy, Registered Dietician, any Wednesday from 7p-8p Eastern Time. We hope to see you there!
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| Exercise Programs Please? |
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=> I want to loose weight. I asked my gym teacher to make me an exersice program but she couldnt. What should I do???
=> I really want to lose weight but running and bike riding aren't helping. What is a good exercise schedule that fits with school and extra stuff?
=> i'm not sure i fully understand what excersiss i can do at home-inside either.
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The best types of exercises for you are activities that you like so that you will continue to do them. Some kids like being outside and the scenery they see while biking and walking makes the time go by quickly. Walking or biking to and from school can help fit in exercise during busy school days. If it’s too far, and you aren’t taking the school bus, then consider asking your parents to drop you off a few blocks from school so you can walk the rest of the way. If you get comfortable with a few blocks, then try walking a little further the next week.
 Besides biking and walking, outdoor activities can include playing basketball in your driveway (if you have one), throwing the ball for a willing dog, shoveling snow, and making snowmen or snow angels, just to name a few. Lucy has more ideas about physical activity on her tips page.
Other kids might not have a good place to outside for exercise. Don’t despair – there are many ways to get moving inside too. Some kids like going to a gym to exercise. Although this may be great for some kids, others can’t remain motivated to keep going. Before spending your money (or parents’ money) on gym memberships, ask to see if they have trial periods where you can try out their equipment free for a week, or just sign up for a limited 1 month membership to see how you like the gym.
If you’d rather start your exercise at home, below are several websites that have really great ideas on different movements you can do in your own room. You don’t need any special equipment, although sometimes hand weights help. Hand weights are usually inexpensive, but you can make your own with a small (1/2 gallon or less) milk jug filled with water, marbles, rice, or dry beans, etc. Another option is filling some old socks with dry beans. Just make sure the jugs or socks are secured at the top so you don't lose the contents while working out! If you feel especially weak in a certain body area, ToneTeen has an interactive body map for you to click on so that you can see exercises specific for those muscles.
ToneTeen
Kidnetic
KidzWorld
On this website, look at Exercise Ideas in the Kids Helping Kids section where other kids who visit this site describe exercises or activities that have helped them to lose weight. You will find many fresh ideas and inspiring stories there. |
| Hunger after exercising |
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=> Hey i have a question. When i work out or exercise after i just wanna eat and eat i get so hungry can you help me.
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You are not the only one to complain about feeling hungry right after exercise. Researchers in the UK have found that indeed exercise does indeed make you hungry - but their study indicates even when one eats after a workout, the overall result will still give most people a calorie deficit. For more about this study, read this BBC article.
Exercise can use up a fair amount of body fluids. One possible reason for feeling hungry after exercise is that the feeling of thirst can often be mistaken for hunger. It’s a good idea to replenish your body after exercise with water.
The other reason why you might feel hungry after exercise is because body is telling you that it wants to refuel. Just don’t overindulge. And some kids feel really tired or even exhausted after exercise and may comfort eat to make themselves feel better,  which is not true hunger. Some snack ideas for after exercise include the following:
• yogurt and fruit, separately or blended into a smoothie
• a sandwich with lean meat or tuna, plus milk
• a bagel with cheese or lean meat
• cereal with milk
• soup and crackers
• an energy or cereal bar |
| Excess Weight Causing Breathing Problems and Diabetes |
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=> im 14 years old and im 156 pounds i need to loose weight so im 120 lbs instead of 156 i dont like the way i look or how i am my thighs are huge i dont know what to do i eat healthy but i cant seem to loose weight what do i do to loose thigh fat belly fat arm fat and butt fat please help me im struggling badly and im starting to have breathing problems
=> I would like to ask you for tips about loseing weight. I am obese and am running into problems with my health (diabetes) PLEASE HELP!
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Excess body fat can cause obesity induced asthma and diabetes. The good news is that these medical problems are reversible with weight loss. It sounds like both of you are starting to experience these health problems, which may be motivating you to take the first steps in losing weight.
Most kids (and adults) tend to eat lots of foods that are high in fat, sugar, or salt. But people who eat healthy foods can also overeat and gain weight. The key is to eating in moderation. Learn how to break the habit of overeating by visiting our “How Do I Lose Weight” in our Healthy Weight School section. Then visit the bulletin boards (teens) or (pre-teens) and chat rooms on our site for support as you start making lifestyle changes that will help you lose the excess weight. |
| Am I overweight? and How much should I weigh? |
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=> Hi, I am 13 years old in about 2 weeks and i think i am really overweight =(
I am 5 ft 2 inches/ 5 ft 3 inches and i weigh 52kg or 116 lbs.
Am i overweight?
=> how much should a 9 year old approximatly weigh
=> How many pounds should i weight if im 5'4 and 17 years of age ?
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 Please use the weight calculator on the homepage to find out which weight category you currently fall in: underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese. You will need to know your height (feet and inches, or centimeters), weight (pounds, kilograms, or stone (British)), age and sex. Here is the direct link. Otherwise, look for the "Weight Calculator" button on the homepage. |
| Slimming wraps or lotions |
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=> Hi im 15 and really want to lose around 20 pounds im tired of being the size i am but i dont want to exercise cause its boring and i hate it and i dont want to diet is there anything like a slimming wrap or lotion to make me toned and tighten if so please please answer back i really need this im tired of being tired im going through depression about this making me fatter i dont like so if you could please help me out i will very much like and thank you if you help me.
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There are two major problems with slimming wraps and lotions. First, they are usually very expensive. Second, no independent studies have shown that they are effective. Slimming wraps may cause temporary weight loss because one loses water weight due to sweating while the wrap is on. There is the danger of becoming extremely dehydrated from some wraps. Body wraps do not get rid of fat. Any long lasting positive effects from wraps and lotions are most likely due to the “placebo effect”. A placebo drug is not effective in itself, however, the power of the mind may cause one to feel better and in the case of trying to lose weight, you might make some life changes (like eating less calories and getting more physical activity) that will promote excess weight loss. |
| How can I lose weight? |
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=> i feel bad i think im over weight in 2006 i came to england from south africa.when i first came my weight was healthy.as years passed by i got bigger and bigger what can i do?
=> im 5'7', im 12 turning 13 in i weigh 159 pds thats not good i want to be modeling by the time im 14 but im way to fat to model in i want o lose weight but if i way thi same weght i wont me able to model , i have the heigh, i just want to lose weight i want to weigh maybe 118-120- how can i lose weight?
=> WoW that was i shock i didnt see that coming. What i want 2 know is how u did it and how i can lose weigt and what kinds of food u ate.Also if u did exersizes 2. type back soon bye
=> can u give me a written program about helping me lose weight?xxx
=> can you tell me the things i should eat or do to lose
=> I am 13 and i weigh 156 lbs. I am 5' 6.5" I know I am over weight but i have tried a lot of things but nothing seems to get my weight off. nobody really makes fun of me but when I turn around and see people staring and laughing i kind of get it. what can i do I have read everything on this entire site but i have already done that before. I have never been this big and i hate it. I have even wanted to take diet pills before but my mom wouldnt let me. tell me what to do please.
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Some kids say they’ve tried everything suggested on this site. However, have you tried it long enough? Weight loss takes time. You may not see results for weeks at first. Sometimes it is difficult to notice any changes, even though they are small. Try taking pictures of yourself before you start weight loss so you can reflect later on any changes. Or maybe you can see an improvement in your appearance but the scale says you still weigh the same. You may have replaced some fat with muscle and that is definitely an improvement.
Other kids say they don’t know where to start when it comes to losing weight and ask for diets and exercise schedules. Lucy can’t tell you exactly what to eat and how to exercise because everyone has their own particular food and activity preferences. One simple diet is simply to keep eating the foods you currently eat, just in smaller portions. Lucy does have some guidelines for healthy eating and physical activity that you might find helpful under her tips section. There are also other websites that provide useful guidelines. Lucy likes caloriesperhour.com, kidnetic.com and toneteen.com for physical activity references. For food, there is freshforkids.com, fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org plus other websites found here.
If you are still having difficulty getting started on lifestyle changes, check out our Comfort Eating Board (found in the School Section) to see if you can relate and to get support from other kids who use food for emotional reasons or have become addicted to certain foods. And please read How do I lose weight? on our site. |
| What is healthy but also tastes good? |
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=> First of all when your a blubber buster what do you do? The next question is what food is the healthiest to eat like fruit wise because i want to become more healthy with my diet and i don't really like veggies so i want to no what fruits are good for you. Also since i dont like the taste of veggies is there anything i can eat or drink that will give me my daily veggies without actually having to eat them?
=> Have you got any healthy food options for breakfast,lunch and dinner nothing horrible it has to be tasty but healthy
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A blubber buster learns all that they can about the causes of becoming overweight and obese. If they are overweight or obese themselves, then they take accountability to lose weight safely while sharing with others their set-backs and successes.
All fruits are good for you. Although how they are prepared may not be so good for you. For example, a caramel covered apple has many more calories in the form of fat and sugar than a plain apple. Basically, try to avoid fruit that has been covered with a lot of extra fat and sugar. The healthiest fruit is not any one fruit in particular, but a variety of fruits. Each fruit has a little something different to offer in the way of nutrients. The best way for your body to take advantage of all the health benefits of fruit is to eat many different kinds. Bananas, apples, and oranges are commonplace in America, but that is only three and there are so many more choices! Check out all the ideas under culinary (food) fruits in wikipedia. You may be surprised as to what is available in your stores or local farmers' markets if you look for them.
 All vegetables are good for you as well. While fruits are naturally sweet, vegetables are not and so kids may avoid vegetables at first. Hopefully this does not become a life-long habit. How vegetables are prepared can influence their taste and whether kids learn to accept them. Like fruits, there are also a vast number of culinary (food) vegetables. Again, try to eat a variety of vegetables.
 Food habits are largely learned from parents. If your parents don’t offer fruit, vegetables, and whole grains regularly as part of meals, you many have to seek them out on your own. One trick that often helps is to find foods that you like anyway (smoothies, muffins, yogurt) and then find recipes that add fruits, vegetables and whole grains to them. For example: blackberry smoothies, zucchini muffins, multigrain pancakes, spinach lasagna (you don't have to pre-cook the noodles!)and lentil soup.
 Other tips that can help build your interest in foods is going with your parents to the grocery store to help select a few new fruits and vegetables each week. Visit the local farmers' or fish market to see and buy food grown locally. Food can become more interesting when you see or know the people who actually grow it! You might even consider trying to grow a row of vegetables next year if your family has a yard or there is a local community garden available. |
| Boy Problems (related to weight?) |
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=> im not overweight but noone likes to dance with me my bffs asked 3 or more guys each to go dance with me and half of them called me a fatty. wat do i do
=> I am 11 years old, and I am really ashamed of my body. I don't know what to do. Most of my friends all smaller than me. My friends have been getting compliments from guys all the time that they are hot or pretty, and I haven't got one! I am around 95lbs and about 45kg, I'm about '5"1 tall.
Am I overweight or healthy weight? And also, I'd like to lose a few pounds. Do you have any tips for me to healthily lose about 5-10 pounds?
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An 11 year-old girl who is 5 ft. 1 in and 95 pounds is well within the healthy weight range. One can see whether they are overweight, obese, underweight, or a healthy weight by using the weight calculator on the home page. If you are within the healthy weight range as a child, don’t try to lose weight unless you are at the upper limit of the range and your doctor is recommending it.
Not all boys (or girls) get attracted to the same body shapes. Boys (and girls) may also have different preferences in the personalities they see in the opposite sex. It can be hard to get to know others when one is shy or unconfident, no matter what they look like.
This is easier said than believed, but don’t put much importance into how boys treat you in your pre-teen and teen years. After all, everyone has a lot of maturing left to do. Instead, focus on how to impress yourself. Relationships, friends and otherwise, will feel more natural as your self-esteem rises. For example, maybe you’d like to practice so you can run a mile closer to 7 minutes instead of the 10 that it may currently take you. Or maybe you’d like to enter some of your artwork in a contest. Helping other people or animals can also be very rewarding. Look into what opportunities may be available in your community: exercising animals at a shelter, adopting a grand-parent, or participating in a river clean-up are just a few ideas. |
| How do I exercise more? |
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=> How do I exercise more instead of just watch TV at my house? I mean some people at my school go to the fitness center at school other than gym class, but I barely ever go there. I either don't have time or I'm at play practice (I'm in the Fall Play at school). PLEASE HELP!
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That is great that you are practicing to be in the fall play at school! But it sounds like you find yourself watching TV at home and feel guilty about not exercising much. The decision on how to use your free time – watching TV, exercising, or other activities – is up to you. If you find yourself flopping down in front of the TV during all your free time, but want to change, then planning ahead can help you form new habits.
 First, decide whether your desire is strong enough to change. Fill out this chart on the pros and cons of watching TV and the pros and cons of doing some physical activity. Maybe TV shows are more important to you than losing weight at this time and you are not ready for change. But if you see that the benefits of exercise and weight loss mean more to you than some TV shows, then plan ahead for physical activity during the next time you are tempted to watch TV.
For example, perhaps there is a ½ hour TV show every Thursday night that you decide you could live without. Plan on doing something else ahead of time that you would enjoy: walk the dog, clean your room, ride your bike around the neighborhood, jump rope in the garage, hula hoop or dance to music in your room, kick around a soccer ball in the backyard, rake leaves, start snow ball fights or go sledding (it’s work climbing up the hills, but the ride down makes it so worth it!).
Another strategy some kids use watching favorite TV shows is to exercise during the commercial breaks. Examples of physical activity that can be done during 5 minutes breaks: Walking up and down stairs if there are steps inside or outside the house, leg lifts, sit-ups, lifting small hand weights, arm and back strengthening with exercise bands and more ideas found at "Do-It -Yourself Home Gym". |
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